Posts Categorized: News

Mother’s Day… Thinking ahead

Alright, kids. Anybody got any nifty handmade ideas in the works for Mother’s Day next weekend? I know I’m working on finishing a cross stitch sampler my grandmother started 30…

Silkscreen mail surprise

Now this beats my electric bill anytime. I received a great “thanks!” package from Julie (Etui) and the Craft Congress gals in Pittsburgh this weekend. How sweet! Make sure to…

The Ann Arbor Artisans Market

As it was a deliciously sunny day in Michigan today, it wasn’t surprising to see lots of people at the Ann Arbor Artisans Market. Held in the same spot as…

Tonight: Curare @ the CAID

Support local music and arts tonight at the CAID in Detroit. Link Love: Real Detroit story on Curare Curare MySpace page CAID site

CraftyPod checks in on “Handmade Nation”

Make sure to check out CraftyPod for a great interview with Faythe Levine on the latest and greatest with “Handmade Nation,” the indie craft fair documentary that all of us…

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts partners with Relan Bags

I had no idea that when I went to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts this weekend I’d find special Kzoo-only Relan (maker of the recycled billboard accessories) bags for sale…

May Sunday Crafternoon vendors and info

Sunday Crafternoon returns May 6th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale. Joining us this time are some old favorites (back by popular demand) and…

We just couldn’t resist…

Courtesy of Danielle Maveal’s stellar Flickr account, caption included: “don’t pull it out until i get a pic” Handmade Detroit: Bringing you inappropriate craft events since 2005.

Handmade Detroit, Craft Congress on ThreadBanger

Corinne and Rob of ThreadBanger, a stellar DIY video podcast, hit up the Craft Congress reception and interviewed our very own Lish. The episode is up now. Make sure to…

Sublime Stitching patterns on sale

Head on over to Sublime Stitching to pick up some 99-cent patterns currently on sale. Select patterns are: Lucha Libre, Dainty Days, Dia De Los Muertos, Pirates Ahoy, Scooter Babe,…